Microsoft email issue

2026-11-13T11:26:42.9233333+00:00

Is there still issues with emails this morning, I cannot retrieve emails in Outlook

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | Other | iOS
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    2026-11-13T11:26:57.4366667+00:00

    Yes—there can still be Outlook/Outlook.com email issues, and the fastest way to tell whether this is a service issue or a local Outlook issue is to check these in order:

    1. Check Outlook on the web.
      If new mail appears there, the mailbox is working and the problem is likely the Outlook app on the device.
    2. If using Outlook.com, check Microsoft service status at the Service Health Status site.
    3. If using classic Outlook for Windows:
      • Look at the bottom of the Outlook window for Working Offline. If it appears, go to Send/Receive and turn off Work Offline.
      • Confirm internet access in a browser.
      • Run the Classic Outlook troubleshooters.
      • For Microsoft 365 business, Microsoft also recommends running Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant on the affected computer.
    4. If using Outlook.com and mail is missing, check:
      • Other tab
      • Junk Email folder and settings
      • Filter > Sort > Date
      • Whether forwarding is enabled
      • Whether any rules are moving or hiding messages
    5. If emails will not load in Outlook.com, try disabling ad blockers or pop-up blockers, or use another browser such as Microsoft Edge.
    6. If the issue continues, use the Outlook troubleshooter or contact support.

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